‘Opening Strait of Hormuz will probably require US boots on the ground’

In a March 22, 2026, article, retired US Army officer Peter Mansoor discusses the US-Iran relationship and the potential for conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Mansoor argues that the US and Iran are currently at a "stalemate." He believes that reopening the Strait of Hormuz, should Iran close it, would likely require the deployment of US ground troops. The article focuses on Mansoor's analysis of the situation and his assessment of what actions the US would need to take to ensure the Strait remains open. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for global oil supplies.